Description
Book SynopsisThis new edition of Frozen Ground Engineering gives a peerless presentation of soil mechanics for frozen ground conditions and a variety of frozen ground support systems used on construction projects worldwide.
Trade Review“…well illustrated…the second edition of this book will be welcomed by those directly concerned with engineering expertise for cold regions…” (P
olar Record, Vol. 41, 2005)
“This new edition gives the essential information engineers, geologists, and students need in a complete reference…” (CAB Abstracts)
Table of ContentsPreface.
Preface to the First Edition.
1. Frozen Ground.
2. Physical and Thermal Properties.
3. Heat Flow in Soils.
4. Thaw Behavior of Frozen Ground.
5. Mechanical Properties of Frozen Soils.
6. Construction Ground Freezing.
7. Foundations in Frozen Soils.
8. Stability of Soil Masses in Cold Regions.
9. Earthwork in Cold Regions.
10. Field Investigations.
11. Pavement Structures.
Appendix A. Notation.
Appendix B. SI Units.
Appendix C. Laboratory and Field Tests on Frozen Soils.
References.
Author Index.
Subject Index.
